TNPSC Group 1 2024: Combined Civil Services Vacancy

TNPSC Group 1 2024 Result for the Civil Services post has been announced on the official website. The TNPSC Group 1 Result 2024 was out on Apr 23, 2024. The interview for the same was held from Mar 26-28, 2024.

There are a few active vacancies:

• The TNPSC Group 1 Vacancy 2024 has been announced for 29 Combined Civil Services Examination - Group I-B and I-C Services posts. The application process commenced on Apr 23, 2024, while, the last date to apply is May 22, 2024. Additionally, the TNPSC Group 1 Civil Services Prelims Exam Date 2024 has also been notified and shall be held on Jul 12, 2024.
• The TNPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2024 has been announced for a total of 90 Civil Services posts. The application process commenced on Mar 28, 2024, while, the last date to apply for the same is Apr 27, 2024. The application correction window for the TNPSC Group 1 2024 Recruitment shall be active from May 2-4, 2024. The commission has also announced the TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Exam Date 2024 to be held on Jul 13, 2024, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm.

Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) conducts TNPSC examinations yearly to recruit different posts in the public sector in Tamil Nadu. Every year the commission announces a Recruitment Planner on its official website, which lists all the information regarding the forthcoming exams.

Also Read: TNPSC Group 1 Syllabus 2024

Table of Contents

• TNPSC Group 1 Result 2024
• About TNPSC Group 1
• TNPSC Group 1 2024 Vacancy
• TNPSC Group 1 2024 Application Process
• TNPSC Group 1 2024 Eligibility Criteria
• TNPSC Group 1 2024 Salary
• TNPSC Group 1 2024 Exam Date
• TNPSC Group 1 2024 Exam Pattern
• TNPSC Group 1 Syllabus
• How to prepare for TNPSC Group 1 2024?
• TNPSC Group 1 2024 Admit Card
• TNPSC Group 1 2024 Exam Centers
• TNPSC Group 1 2024 Answer Key
• TNPSC Group 1 2024 Cut off
• TNPSC Contact Details

TNPSC Group 1 2024 Result

TNPSC Group 1 Result 2024 has been declared on the website on Apr 23, 2024. The merit list contains the registered number of candidates selected provisionally for appointment by direct recruitment to the posts. 

How to Download the TNPSC Group 1 2024 Result?

To download the TNPSC Group 1 2024 Result, follow these steps.

• Step 1: Visit the official website.
• Step 2: Search for the link "COMBINED CIVIL SERVICES EXAMINATION (GROUP I SERVICES) (Final Results)."
• Step 3: Click on the Link.
• Step 4: Enter login credentials.
• Step 5: The screen will display the result.
• Step 6: Download the result and take the printout of the same.

TNPSC Group 1 Final Result Download Link 2024- Download Here

About TNPSC Group 1

Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, or TNPSC, conducts TNPSC Group 1, TNPSC Group 2, TNPSC Group 4, TNPSC Recruitment, and TNPSC CESE examinations. Of the four examinations conducted by TNPSC, TNPSC Group 1 has posts with better pay and higher positions. TNPSC Group 1 Exam is organised for posts like Deputy Collector, Assistant Commissioner, Deputy Superintendent of Police and a few others.

Most of these posts are district-level Officer Posts as they oversee the management activities of the district. According to their performance, these TNPSC Group 1 positions also have a chance of being promoted to the IFS, and IAS Officer level.

TNPSC Group 1 Exam Highlights

Some significant facts related to this exam are mentioned in the table below for candidates' reference:

TNPSC Group 1 2024 Highlights

Exam Name	TNPSC Group 1
Conducting Body	Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission
Stages	Prelims & Mains
Exam Level	State Level
Exam Duration	Prelims & Mains - 3 hours
Application Mode	Online
Mode of Exam	Offline
Total vacancies (Previous)	90
Total vacancies (Fresh)	29
Negative Marking	No negative marking

TNPSC Group 1 2024 Vacancy

The vacancy has been announced for two different posts. The details for the same are listed below.

TNPSC Civil Services Vacancy 2024

TNPSC Vacancy 2024 was announced on Mar 27, 2024. The vacancy is for a total of 90 seats for different posts. Applicants can find the details of the number of seats and vacant posts in the table below. The TNPSC Group 1 apply online link 2024 has been shared below for the candidate's easy reference.

Post Name	Seats Available
Deputy Collector	16
Police Service	23
Assistant Commissioner Commercial Taxes Service	14
Panchayat Development Service	21
Employment Officer General Service	01
District Officer Fire Service	01
Co-operative Service	21

TNPSC Combined Civil Services Vacancy 2024

The opening is for a total of 29 seats. The division of the seats is as follows:

Post Name	Seats
Assistant Commissioner	21
District Educational Officer	08

TNPSC Group 1 2024 Application Process

TNPSC Group 1 application process commenced on Mar 28, 2024. Candidates aspiring to write the TNPSC Group 1 exam can complete the application process before Apr 27, 2024. The admit card will be issued only to those applicants who have registered and paid the application form fee. The first step involves the One-Time Registration (OTR) of the candidate, and the second step is to fill out the application form.

While, the TNPSC Group 1 application process 2024 for the Combined Civil Services vacancy commenced on Apr 23, 2024. The last date to register on the website is May 22, 2024. Candidates must make sure to follow the steps carefully to apply successfully.

The detailed step-by-step process to register for the TNPSC Group 1 exam is below.

• The TNPSC Group 1 2024 Exam has an online application process. The applicants have to go to the official website of the TNPSC.
• Before applicants can apply to any posts on the TNPSC website, they must complete One Time Registration [OTR].
• There is a one-time fee of INR 150 for Time Registration (OTR). Once the candidate has made registration on OTR, it is valid for the next 5 years.
• Applicants are not required to pay the fee again.
• Before making a one-time registration, applicants must have scanned images of their valid Photograph, Signature, and Certificate.
• Applicants who have done OTR can use their login ID and password to log into their TNPSC account to create their dashboard. Applicants cannot create more than one Registration ID in the OTR.
• Please note that OTR is not an application for any post. It is merely a way to collect necessary information from applicants and provide the dashboard.

How to Apply for the TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2024?

To apply for different TNPSC Group 1 2024 Exam posts, candidates can follow the steps below.

• Step 1: Click on “Apply” on the respective recruitment notification on the TNPSC website using the Username and Password created at the time of OTR.
• Step 2: Fill in all the personal and educational details in the application form with absolute care, as once the application form is submitted, no changes or modifications can be made.
• Step 3: Upload the relevant documents according to the guidelines specified.
• Step 4: Once the submission is done, the candidate can save or print their application in PDF format. By logging into their account, candidates can download their application and print it if and when necessary.
• Step 5: The application fee for the TNPSC Group 1 Preliminary Exam 2024 is INR 100, and the fee for the TNPSC Group 1 2024 Mains Exam is INR 200.
• Step 6: The payment can be done using a Debit Card/Credit Card/Net banking. The candidates can also make the payment offline via HDFC Bank or State Bank of India within 2 days from the online application submission date by choosing the option in the online application.

TNPSC Group 1 Recruitment Apply Online Link 2024

Applicants who wish to apply for the vacancy are advised to follow the direct link shared below to access the TNPSC application form 2024. The TNPSC Group 1 Recruitment official notification has also been shared below for the candidates' easy reference.

Particulars	Download Link
TNPSC CCE Recruitment 2024 Apply Online Link	Apply Here
TNPSC Group 1 Vacancy Official Notification 2024	Download Here

TNPSC Group 1 2024 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates should check the eligibility criteria before registering and appearing for the TNPSC Group 1 exam 2024. The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission sets the eligibility criteria in terms of academic qualifications, age limit, physical qualification, local language knowledge etc. The criteria for the TNPSC Group 1 exam differ category-wise. Candidates can check the detailed criteria below.

Academic Qualification

• The minimum academic qualification for TNPSC Group 1 is graduation in any stream, i.e. the candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree from any recognised university.
• The candidate should have acquired the minimum qualification in the order of the studies as X + XII/HSC + UG Degree or its equivalent + UG Degree from any recognised University/Institution.
• It is necessary for the candidate applying for TNPSC Group 1 to have sufficient knowledge of the Tamil Language.
• The candidates who have appeared for their final examination are also allowed to appear for the TNPSC Group 1 2024 Exam under the condition that they must obtain evidence of passing the degree exam at the time of uploading the documents for the TNPSC Group 1 Mains Exam. Failing to do so, the candidate will not be allowed for the TNPSC Group 1 2024 Mains Exam.
• The candidates who have cleared their final examination of MBBS or any Medical Examination but have not finished their internship are granted to appear for the TNPSC Group 1 2024 Preliminary Examination.
• The candidates applying for the position of Deputy Superintendent of Police [Cat. I] and District Officers (Fire and Rescue Services) must have certain physical qualifications that can be checked on the official notification.

Age Limit

• TNPSC Group 1 has a lower age limit of 21 years and an Upper age limit of 32 years. Although the upper age limit for TNPSC Group 1 Eligibility may vary from category to category. The following depicts the upper age relaxation for different categories according to the posts.
• An ex-Serviceman who belongs to any of these categories, i.e. ST, SC/SC[A], BCM, BC, MBC/DC, and DW, are given an upper age limit concession of up to 53 years. The Ex-Serviceman in the “Others” category has up to 48 years of upper age limit.
• If an ex-serviceman has already been enrolled in any class service or category, they will not be able to receive any of the above-age concessions.
• Persons with disabilities have up to 10 years over and above the given maximum age stated below.

TNPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2024 Salary

The TNPSC Group 1 Vacancy 2024 provides generous payment for all the posts. They also offer amazing benefits and allowances along with a great initial salary. The initial salary for posts in TNPSC Group 1 2024 is around INR 56100. According to the TNPSC Group, 1 2024 revised, the pay level is 22, and the salary range is from INR 56100 to INR 177500.

TNPSC Group 1 salary includes base salary and other allowances. Some TNPSC Group 1 2024 posts offer Medical Allowance, City Compensation Allowance, HRA, and other allowances. These benefits and allowances may vary from post to post.

TNPSC Group 1 2024 Exam Date

TNPSC Group 1 Exam Date 2024 has been announced by the commission along with the official notice. The TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Exam 2024 will be conducted on Jul 13, 2024 in a single shift, i.e., from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm.

TNPSC Group 1 Important Dates

Event	Dates
TNPSC Group 1 2024 Application Start Date	Mar 28, 2024
TNPSC Group 1 2024 Last Date to Apply	Apr 27, 2024
TNPSC Group 1 2024 Application Form Edit Window	May 2-4, 2024
TNPSC Group 1 2024 Admit Card Release Date	Jul 2024
TNPSC Group 1 2024 Prelims Examination Date	Jul 13, 2024
TNPSC Group 1 2024 Prelims Result	Aug 2024
TNPSC Group 1 2024 Mains Examination Date	Sep 2024
TNPSC Group 1 2024 Mains Result	Sep 2024
TNPSC Combined Civil Services-I Examination (Group-I Services) 2021 Result	Oct 2024
TNPSC Group 1 2024 Oral Test	Oct 2024
TNPSC Group 1 2024 Merit list	Oct 2024
TNPSC Group 1 2024 Tentative Answer key for General Studies Paper Release Date	Oct 2024
TNPSC Group 1 2024 Last Date of Objection for General Studies Paper	Oct 2024

Candidates must regularly check the TNPSC official website for the latest updates about TNPSC Group 1 2024 Exam Dates.

The important dates for the latest TNPSC Group 1 Recruitment 2024 is as follows:

TNPSC Group 1 Important Dates

Event	Dates
TNPSC Group 1 2024 Application Start Date	Apr 23, 2024
TNPSC Group 1 2024 Last Date to Apply	May 22, 2024
TNPSC Group 1 2024 Application Form Edit Window	May 2024
TNPSC Group 1 2024 Admit Card Release Date	Jul 2024
TNPSC Group 1 2024 Prelims Examination Date	Jul 12, 2024
TNPSC Group 1 2024 Prelims Result	Aug 2024

TNPSC Group 1 2024 Exam Pattern

TNPSC Group 1 2024 comprises three exams: Preliminary Exam, Mains Exam, and Direct Interview. TNPSC Group 1 2024 Prelims Exam exists purely for an initial evaluation. The marks in this examination do not count towards the final selection in TNPSC Group 1 2024. The General Studies section of TNPSC Group 1 2024 Prelims and TNPSC Group 1 2024 Mains will have questions in both English and Tamil.

TNPSC Group 1 Preliminary Exam 2024

• TNPSC Group 1 2024 Prelims exam is objective type. It has only one paper consisting of two sections: the General Studies Section and the Aptitude and Mental Ability Test Section.
• The General Studies section in the TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Exam is of Degree Standard. It comprises 150 questions in total. The Aptitude and Mental Ability section are of SSLC Standard, which comprises 50 questions.
• There are 200 questions in the TNPSC Group 1 2024 Preliminary exam.
• The minimum qualifying marks for candidates from ST, SC/SC [A], MBC/DC, BC [OBC], and BCM are 90. For candidates who belong to the “other” category, it is 120.

TNPSC Group 1 Preliminary Exam Highlights

Mode	Offline
Question Type	Multiple Choice Questions/Objective
Number of Section	Two; General Studies Section and Aptitude and Mental Ability Test
Marks Allotted	General Studies- 225, Aptitude- 75
Total Number of Questions	200
Duration	3 hours or 90 Minutes
TNPSC Group 1 2024 Prelims Exam Total Marks	300
Medium	Tamil and English
TNPSC Group 1 2024 Prelims Exam Marking Scheme	No negative marking

 TNPSC Group 1 2024 Mains Exam

• After qualifying for the TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Exam, the selected candidates can appear for the TNPSC Group 1 Mains Exam.
• TNPSC Group 1 Mains Exam has three papers, each with 250 marks and an interview of 100 marks. This is a descriptive type exam, i.e. it is a written test.
• The minimum qualifying marks for candidates from ST, SC/SC [A], MBC/DC, BC [OBC], and BCM are 255. For candidates who belong to the “other” category, it is 340.

TNPSC Group 1 Mains Exam Highlights

Mode	Offline
Question Type	Subjective/Descriptive
Duration	3 hours or 90 Minutes for Each Paper
TNPSC Group 1 2024 Mains Exam Total Marks	850
Medium	Tamil and English

TNPSC Group 1 2024 Interview

• TNPSC Group 1 2024 Interview will be conducted after the TNPSC Group 1 Mains Exam of 100 marks.
• The interview examines how fitting the candidate is for different administration positions in the Civil Services of Tamil Nadu.

TNPSC Group 1 2024 Syllabus

The syllabus for TNPSC Group 1 consists of subjects like science, current events, history, geography, etc., in the General Studies and Arithmetic, Reasoning topics section in the Aptitude and Mental Ability Test.

TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Syllabus

General Studies

• General Science
• Current Events
• Geography of India
• History and Culture of Media
• Indian Polity
• Indian Economy
• Indian National Movement
• History, Culture, Heritage, and Socio-Political Movements in Tamil Nadu
• Development Administration in Tamil Nadu

Aptitude & Mental Ability

• Simplification
• Percentages
• HCF and LCM
• Ratio, Proportion
• Simple Interest, Compound Interest
• Area, Volume
• Time and Work
• Logical Reasoning
• Visual Reasoning
• Alpha-numeric Reasoning
• Number Series
• Puzzles, Dice

TNPSC Group 1 Mains Syllabus

There are 3 papers in the TNPSC Group 1 2024 Mains Exam, so the syllabus differs along with the paper. The syllabus for the TNPSC Group 1 2024 Mains Exam is as follows.

Paper-I

• Modern History of India and Indian Culture
• Social Issues in India and Tamil Nadu
• General Aptitude and Mental Ability [SSLC Standard]

Paper-II

• Indian Polity and Emerging political trends across the world affecting India
• Role and Impact of Science and Technology in the Development of India
• Tamil Society – its Culture and Heritage

Paper-III

• Geography of India with special reference to Tamil Nadu
• Environment, Bio-Diversity and Disaster Management
• Indian Economy – Current economic trends and the impact of the global economy on India

Candidates can find a detailed syllabus for both exams on the official notification released on the TNPSC website.

TNPSC Group 1 2024 Important Books

General Studies is composed of a bunch of different subjects. There are many books available for the preparation of TNPSC Group 1. The following are the books that are a few of the most essential for the TNPSC Group 1 Preparation.

• Science – 6 to 10 Standard State Board or NCERT Books
• History – 11 and 12 Standard Books
• Economics – 11 and 12 Books
• Geography – 6 to 10 Standard State Board or NCERT Books
• Current Affairs – English, Tamil newspapers and Magazines

Apart from all the vital books mentioned above, the following are some other books candidates should study.

TNPSC Group 1 2024 Books

• Indian Polity- M. Laxmikanth
• History of Modern India- Bipan Chandra
• A Brief History of Modern India- Spectrum
• Quantitative Aptitude- R.S. Agrawal
• General Knowledge- Arihant

Aside from these books, there are various practice books available online for both Prelims and Mains, which candidates can refer to.

How to Prepare for the TNPSC Group 1 Exam 2024?

Before starting the preparation, candidates must carefully read and understand the TNPSC Group 1 Exam syllabus. The syllabus is vast, and one can easily spend too much time on only one thing. The syllabus for TNPSC Group 1 includes topics from Science, History, Geography, Economics, Mathematics, and much more. Candidates can refer to different books from the school level for preparation.

TNPSC Group 1 2024 Prelims Exam is objective. It is composed of two sections General Studies and Aptitude, whereas the TNPSC Group 1 Mains exam has 3 different papers of descriptive nature. The Aptitude and Mental Ability sections are great for scoring, so candidates should practice as much as possible for this section.

For the Mains Exam, candidates should have a lot of practice for writing as it is descriptive. Candidates should assess themselves, find their strengths and weaknesses, and plan their preparation strategy accordingly.

TNPSC Group 1 2024 Previous Year Question Papers

Once candidates have utilised all the books and practice books, they can start solving the previous year's question papers. Solving the question papers is extremely important when preparing for TNPSC Group 1 as it is a great way to analyse where the candidate stands in terms of Exam Preparation.

Candidates can find previous year's question papers on the official website of TNPSC in PDF form. Applicants can go on the TNPSC website and download those question papers. Question papers for Prelims and Mains Exams are available on the official TNPSC website.

TNPSC Group 1 Admit Card 2024

TNPSC Group 1 Call Letter 2024 will be issued seven days before the exam. Therefore it is likely to be issued in the second week of Jul 2024. Candidates who do not bring the TNPSC Group 1 admit card 2024 will not be allowed inside the examination centre. Hence, candidates must bring the admit card along with the documents stated above on the exam day.

Candidates can follow the below steps by visiting the official website to download the TNPSC Group 1 2024 admit card when it is released.

Details on TNPSC CCE Admit Card 2024

The admit card of TNPSC Group 1 contains various details of the candidate and the exam centre. The details are given below.

• Name of the Candidate
• Roll number
• Application number
• Exam centre venue
• Exam timing and date
• Name of the Papers
• Exam day guidelines

How to Download the TNPSC CCE 2024 Admit Card?

Candidates can follow the step-by-step process to download the TNPSC 2024 Admit Card.

• Step 1: Visit the official website of TNPSC.
• Step 2 On the website's homepage, check the latest notification and click on the Link for "TNPSC Group 1 2024 Admit Card."
• Step 3:Enter the application number and date of birth. Click on Submit.
• Step 4 The TNPSC Group 1 admit card will be displayed on the screen. Check all the details present on the admit card.
• Step 5:Download the admit card and take the printout of the same.

Documents Required with TNPSC Group 1 Admit Card 2024

Candidates must carry the following documents to the exam centre on the TNPSC Group 1 exam.

• A scanned copy of the TNPSC Group 1 2024 admit card
• A Government-issued photo ID proof (such as an Aadhar Card, Passport, Driving License, Voter ID Card, etc.). The ID card must be an original and non-expired one.
• Photograph used for the registration of the TNPSC Group 1 application form

TNPSC Group 1 2024 Exam Centers

When filling out the TNPSC Group 1 application form, applicants can choose between any of the given examination centres at their convenience. Once the applicant chooses the centre, it cannot be modified/changed under any circumstance. There are a total of 32 exam centres spread across Tamil Nadu for the preliminary exam.

Candidates should note that the exam centres mentioned below are only for the TNPSC Group 1 2024 Prelims Exam. The TNPSC Group 1 2024 Mains Exam will be conducted in Chennai only.

TNPSC Group 1 Preliminary Exam Centres

Ariyalur	Madurai	Thiruvallur
Chennai	Nagapattinam	Thiruvannamalai
Chidambaram	Nagercoil	Thiruvarur
Coimbatore	Namakkal	Thoothukudi
Dharmapuri	Perambalur	Tiruchirappalli
Dindigul	Pudukkottai	Tirunelveli
Erode	Ramanathapuram	Tiruppur
Kancheepuram	Salem	Vellore
Karaikudi	Thanjavur	Villupuram
Karur	The Nilgiris [Udhagamandalam]	Virudhunagar
Krishnagiri	Theni	--

TNPSC Group 1 2024 Answer Key

TNPSC Group 1 2024 answer key will be published on the official website. Candidates will be able to download the answer key from the official website. Objections can be raised against the answer key.

Candidates can find the TNPSC Group 1 2024 answer key links in the below table.

TNPSC Group 1 Answer Key Links

Exam	Answer Key Link
TNPSC Group 1 2024 Tentative Answer Key for General Studies for Prelims Exam	To be announced

TNPSC Group 1 2024 Cut off

Since the TNPSC Group 1 exams have not commenced yet, there is no way to predict this year's cut-off. The cut-off for TNPSC Group 1 varies according to the category. The table following shows the TNPSC Group 1 2024 expected cut Off.

TNPSC Group 1 2024 Expected Cut OffCategoryGeneralBCMBCBC[M]SCSC[A]ST

• Cut-off for Males: 129 118-125 123 115 118 115 107
• Cut-off for Females: 126 115-123 120 110 117 115 104

TNPSC Contact Details

In case of any queries related to the TNPSC Group 1 exam, candidates can contact the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission. The details are given below.

• Address: Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission
• TNPSC Road, V.O.C.Nagar, Park Town,
• Chennai-600003, Tamil Nadu, India
• Helpline Number: 1800 425 1002
• Official website: tnpsc.gov.in
• E-mail: contacttnpsc@gmail.com